As we count down to the festive season, I thought I’d do a different spin on the traditional 12 Days of Christmas. Over on my social channels, I’ll be counting down 12 South American destinations that I love and that I think you should consider if you are planning a trip to South America in…
My favourite places to eat and drink in Brighton
Visiting Brighton and looking for some great places to eat and drink in my favourite seaside city? I’ve rounded up my favourite places to eat and drink in Brighton and Hove. I’ve also included a handful I haven’t got to yet but would love to try. So, let’s dive in! Cafes and coffee shops The…
How to spend a long weekend in southern Lake Garda
Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is undoubtedly one of Italy’s most beautiful spots. It’s less expensive than Lake Como and its mountain-ringed horizons offer gorgeous views, pretty villages and a host of vineyards to visit. Its calm waters also make it very popular with families and water sports lovers. But the beautiful surroundings come at…
Why Sunday is the best day to visit São Luís, Brazil
Officially founded in 1612 by French naval officer Daniel de la Touche de la Ravardière, São Luís is the state capital of Maranhão and known as the reggae capital of Brazil . Samba, forro and frevo might hold sway in other parts of the North East, but here in São Luís the good times are…
Days out in Sussex: take a vineyard tour
Looking for a day out in Sussex that combines countryside views with a chance to sample some delicious local food and drink? Sussex vineyard tours have become popular over the past few years as more vineyards open up across the South Downs, offering the best of English sparkling wine.
Spend a weekend in Valkenburg, the hilliest place in the Netherlands
If you’re a cycling fan like me, Valkenburg means one thing – the Cauberg. The most famous summit in one of the Spring Classics, the Amstel Gold Race which takes place every April (global pandemics permitting, it was cancelled in 2020). Yes, there are hills in the southern Dutch province of Limburg and they’re a…
I left my heart in…New Orleans
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent your lockdown dreaming of the places that you’ve visited that really left an impression. Those city streets which burrowed their way into your subconscious and stubbornly refused to budge through the strangest spring a lot of us have ever known. For me, that place is New Orleans. I…
Eating my way round New Orleans
You’ll never go hungry in the Crescent City with these tips for some great places to eat and drink
What to do in Sussex this autumn
There’s no avoiding it – summer’s over and it’s time to welcome autumn and its colourful leaves, shorter days and cooler temperatures. But there’s lots to do right on my doorstep in Sussex this autumn, so I thought I’d share a few things you can get up to if you’re planning a day out from…
England’s Medieval Festival at Herstmonceux Castle
England’s Medieval Festival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, which is about an hour and a half from London or 45 minutes from Brighton. It claims to be the best medieval festival in England – a bold statement when it takes place not so far from the famous Loxwood Joust in West Sussex